Fire & Rural
Growth

Fire and wildfire is the largest single cause of property loss in the
nation. Over the past ten years, fire has caused $120 billion in direct
damages and much more in indirect losses. Each year building fires injure
more than 20,000 Americans and another 3,000 die in building fires.

Sprawl and other forms of poorly planned growth can impact a community's
ability to prevent fires in two principle ways. First, by placing homes,
businesses, and other structures in fire-prone areas without adequate
protection measures. Second, by stretching fire protection capabilities
beyond reasonable limits.

We can help you determine if proposed development will cause either
adverse effect. This help comes in three forms.

Second, call us at 410-654-3021 to discuss your concerns free of
charge by phone.

Third, we can tell you what it would cost to have one of our fire
protection experts assess the impact of the project of concern to you. We
can also take a look at the adequacy of existing laws in your community to
prevent growth from unduly straining fire protection services.